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Greece lags in camping tourism: under 1% of tourist flow vs EU 13.4%

11.08.2026 11:47 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Greece lags in camping tourism: under 1% of tourist flow vs EU 13.4%
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In Brief

Eurostat: EU camping nights hit 413 million in 2025, up 28.5% since 2015. Greece accounts for less than 1% of tourist flow, with 293 campsites, 65% two-star, and no strategy for motorhomes.

According to Eurostat data, in 2025 camping nights in the EU reached 413 million, up 28.5% compared to 2015. In Greece, this figure is less than 1% of total tourist volume, while the EU average is 13.4%.

In 2024, the country operated 293 campsites with 22,830 pitches and 1,149 bungalows, with 65% being two-star and 21% three-star. The new territorial planning for tourism does not include a specific strategy for campsites and motorhomes. Law 5170/2025 caused confusion over parking, clarified by a police circular in early 2026, yet authorities continue to fine motorhome owners due to misinterpretation of the law.

About 1,200 motorhomes are registered in Greece, and in 2024 approximately 50,000 foreign motorhomes visited the country, but there are no organized parking areas for them. Many facilities remain old, investments are limited, and tourism policy prioritizes hotels and short-term rentals.

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